Warren woman killed in hit-and-run incident in Madison Heights

Madison Heights police are continuing to investigate a fatal hit-and-run accident that claimed the life of a Warren woman Saturday night.

The 37-year-old woman was attempting to cross 12 Mile Road, west of Dequindre when she was hit by a vehicle, police said in a news release. The car fled eastbound on 12 Mile, past Dequindre and into Warren.

Witnesses told police the vehicle was a newer model, full size pickup truck that is dark in color, according to the release.

Investigators found debris at the scene that indicates the motorist was driving a 2005-2008 full size Dodge Ram truck. Police said they are looking for a pickup truck missing both the driverís side headlight and housing unit, as well as with damage to the front driverís side grill.

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Police are asking for the publicís assistance to identify the vehicle and the driver.

The name of the woman who died in the hit-and-run accident has not yet been released.

Anyone with information on the incident is asked to call the Madison Heights Police Department at 248-585-2100.